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In Ottawa County, residents will soon decide whether to ban certain types of swine facilities. Voters will be asked if corporations, companies, trusts, or partnerships should be allowed to own or lease agricultural land—directly or indirectly—to operate a “swine production facility.” The question stems from a proposed farm about 30 miles north of Salina that would house roughly 45,000 pigs. Read more: KSN-TV

Topeka city leaders are scheduled to discuss a change to the controversial "readiness to serve" utility charge at an upcoming meeting. The Topeka City Council is set to meet on Nov. 12 and take action on a proposed ordinance regarding the city's utility rates. Approval of this new ordinance would amend sections of the Topeka Municipal Code, 13.05.020 and 13.05.050, regarding the city's water and wastewater rate structure, including the readiness to serve charge. Topeka's readiness to serve charge is a monthly fee for people on all water meters, regardless of whether they are used or not. City councilmembers discussed the [...]

The city of Lawrence has confirmed that Costco is planning to open a new store in the area. "We can confirm a site plan has been submitted and is currently in review," a spokesperson for the city told FOX4 Monday in an email. The company submitted its site plan on Oct. 24; the plan number is SP-25-0038. According to the online portal, the plan is 33% completed. Read more: KSNT 27 News

The University of Kansas Health System's Care Collaborative and Medical Center announced new initiatives to create specialty care delivery networks to increase access in rural communities across the state. The project is supported in part by a $12.1 million grant from The Patterson Family Foundation. This initiative will include: Researchers from the University of Kansas Medical Center will conduct a statewide assessment of specialty and sub-specialty care, as well as therapies and testing needed to support this care.   Read more: KSNT 27 News

After more than 25 years as the head of the cemetery ministry at Colwich’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church, John Weber is stepping down, but not before leaving a couple of markers to assist people in the search for the final resting place of their loved ones. Read more: The Hutchinson Tribune

The city of Wichita is proposing a license for hotel operators to help regulate properties with health and safety complaints. The Wichita City Council will vote at its Thursday meeting whether to establish the license for lodging establishments that would cost a fee of $200, a city staff report said. The license would set new standards for local hotels and make it unlawful to offer hourly rates or fail to provide clean linens, remove trash or provide adequate pest control. Read more: Wichita Business Journal

Arkansas City’s growing diversity has led city officials to request hiring an in-person interpreter for residents who speak Chuukese. During a work session Friday, City Manager Randy Frazer told commissioners that Municipal Court needs someone fluent in Chuukese, a language spoken primarily in the Chuuk State of Micronesia and by communities in Pohnpei and Guam. He said Tisaleen Uremoch is a local individual who can provide that service.Read more: www.ctnewsonline.com

After years of wanting and asking, Wichita looks to be getting its long-awaited Cheesecake Factory. A building permit application was filed with the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department for a Cheesecake Factory restaurant at 2020 N. Rock Road at Bradley Fair. The address most recently housed Outback Steakhouse, which closed in April 2022 and has since been demolished. Read more: Wichita Business Journal

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.